Zambia
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Zambia at World Cup 2026
Zambia enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup looking to make history, drawn in Group L alongside Iran, Bolivia. Managed by Avram Grant, Zambia is currently ranked #44 in the FIFA World Rankings. Team Legend is their all-time leading World Cup scorer with 3 goals.
2026 World Cup Squad
Full Zambia squad managed by Avram Grant.
Goalkeepers
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Zambia Fixtures — Group L
All Zambia group stage matches. Times in Eastern Time (ET). View full schedule →
Group L Standings
See full Group L standings and fixtures.
| Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇷 Iran | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇧🇴 Bolivia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇿🇲 Zambia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Zambia World Cup History
Tournament Record
- Tournaments: 1
- Titles: None
- Runners-up: None
- Best finish: TBD
All-Time Stats
- Matches: 4
- Wins / Draws / Losses: 1 / 1 / 2
- Win rate: 25.0%
- Goals: 5 scored, 4 conceded
- All-time top scorer: Team Legend (3)
Key Players to Watch
Zambia Forward A ↗
Key attacking player for Zambia with pace and finishing ability. Expected to lead the line in 2026.
Zambia Midfielder A ↗
Creative midfielder who controls Zambia's tempo and creates chances for teammates.
Zambia Goalkeeper A ↗
Experienced goalkeeper providing stability and leadership for Zambia's defense.
Tactical Analysis
Style of Play
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Defensive solidity with counter-attacking opportunities
Strengths
- Physical and athletic team
- Solid defensive organization
- Motivated underdogs with nothing to lose
- Can frustrate bigger teams with discipline
Weaknesses
- Limited quality in depth
- Inexperience on the world stage
- May struggle to create chances against organized defenses
2026 World Cup Chances
Zambia enters as major underdogs at #44 in FIFA rankings. Their primary goal will be to compete well, gain experience, and potentially snatch a surprise result. Making it out of the group stage would be a historic achievement for the nation.